What are carbohydrates ? from Biology Biomolecules

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1. What are major elements of a cell ?
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2. What is the percentage of nucleic acids in cells ?
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3. What is the general formula of carbohydrates ?
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4. Name one monosaccharide which provides energy ?
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5. Give the names of two monosaccharide sugars.
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6. Name a carbohydrate that can reduce Cu++ to Cu+.
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7. Give the names of two acidic aminoacids.
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8. What are the contents of lactose ?
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9. Give the names of two nucleotides.
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10. What are carbohydrates ?


Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen where the last two are in the ratio of 2 : 1 same as in water (H20). A carbohydrate is an organic compound which is broken down to release energy. Carbohydrates are represented by a general formula CnH2nOn. For example, C6H12O6 or glucose is an carbohydrate. 
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